Central A & M scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Cerro Gordo/Bement Broncos 11-3. The victory was some much needed relief for Central A & M as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Cole Steiling made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Steiling has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Steiling was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gavin Houchins, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Marshall Minott was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Cerro Gordo/Bement's side, Michael Freese was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Brenden Puckett, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base.
Central A & M's win bumped their record up to 4-23. As for Cerro Gordo/Bement, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-13.
Central A & M will be playing in front of their home fans against MacArthur at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Central A & M is facing MacArthur at the right time seeing as MacArthur is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Cerro Gordo/Bement, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Villa Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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